ASHAWNA FRANKLIN

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Professional Experience

GLOBAL EDUCATION FIELD STAFF, ENVOYS, HYBRID — 2023

• Leads domestic and international travel expeditions for school groups, ensuring smooth logistics and adherence to schedules.

• Prioritizes safety and well-being of students and accompanying staff by implementing comprehensive safety protocols and emergency response plans.

• Facilitates experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom, fostering hands-on education in diverse global environments.

• Educates youth about sustainable travel practices, promoting environmental awareness and responsible tourism.

• Promotes cultural appreciation by organizing cultural exchanges and immersive experiences, encouraging students to embrace diverse ways of living.

• Collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and local partners to create engaging and educational itineraries tailored to each destination.

• Effectively manage group dynamics to ensured a positive and inclusive atmosphere during travel experiences.

• Develops and delivers educational workshops and presentations on various topics, including sustainable travel, history, and local customs.

• Cultivates strong relationships with students and staff, fostering a sense of trust and camaraderie throughout the travel experiences.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, DR. MICHELLE S. THOMAS, REMOTE — 2022

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dr. Michelle S. Thomas brand.

• Manages executive calendars, strategically coordinates meetings and interviews.

• Leads meetings for prospective clients and partners.

• Manages several email accounts on a daily basis, ensuring excellent customer care for our clients.

• Contributes to event management and execution.

• Supports the growth and management of business relationships.

• Continuously adapted to changing circumstances and challenges while maintaining a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm.

ASSISTANT DOCENT COORDINATOR, SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM, WASHINGTON, DC; GS7 — 2019-2021;

• Scheduled and coordinated ~ 250 requested museum tours, in-gallery and virtual, within a fiscal year.

• Developed, coordinated, and executed meetings and trainings for docents.

• Co-managed and analyzed the data for public facing programs conducted by the Education Department, using the EDGE database system.

• Accelerated the docent’s proficiency in video conferencing software, by developing training content and courses.

• Assisted in creating the fiscal year budget for the docent corps.

• Co-created a card game for seniors, utilizing the artwork to encourage intergenerational conversations and combat social isolation during the pandemic. AQUACULTURE EXTENSION AGENT,

PEACE CORPS, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — 2017-2019

• Collaborated with the Zambian Department of Fisheries, promoting sustainable fish farming practices in rural communities.

• Assisted a fish farming cooperative of 4 farmers, increasing access to fish food, fingerlings, and fishing nets. Participating in 30 extension visits, trainings farmers in sustainable agriculture, leaned to an increase in food production.

• Spearheaded the first environmental camp with a malaria component, in Peace Corps Zambia. Reaching 12 students, 6 counterparts, and 6 volunteers.

• Co-facilitator for a Boys Empowerment Camp, utilizing Grassroots Soccer to raise awareness to health an emotional issues affecting male youths.

• Organized and facilitated numerous health talks surrounding major health concerns in Zambia ( HIV/ AIDs, malaria, malnutrition).

• Contributed to the national mosquito bed net distribution by conducting door to door surveys and passing out 80 bed nets within the community.

• Led a training for farmers, in appropriate husbandry techniques used in successful animal rearing.

• Composed a Small Projects Assistant Grant, for the United States government, using the Peace Corps Grants Online system.

• Through education and the exchange of cultural ideas and traditional practices, peace and understanding between cultures was heavily promoted and achieved. PUBLIC PROGRAMS PRESENTER,

DISCOVERY PLACE SCIENCE, CHARLOTTE, NC — 2015-2017

• Actively interacted with guests, encouraging engagement and self-discovery.

• Performed a variety of shows, enlightening and enticing guests of all ages about science, nature and animals.

• Handled various animals with care to ensure their safety, as well as min d and the guests.

• Assisted with teaching rats how to play basketball, numerous animal trainings and daily animal care.

• Designed displays for various exhibits, researched discussions, and events. Increasing guest’s awareness of activities within the museum and around the world.

• Researched and created programs centered around science, the environment and history. Expanding guest’s appreciation for lifelong learning. Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC — Bachelor of Arts; Anthropology, 2013

Skills

Microsoft Office 365, Calendar Organization, Google Suite, Extensive Scheduling, Guest Relations, Research, Video Conferencing Software, Public Presentation, Data Entry, Informal Education

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